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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 9

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently burning on private land with an undetermined cause and containment status.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

Los Angeles Faces a Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather

California faces critical fire weather due to a powerful Santa Ana wind event, especially affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties this week.

Breaking: Assist/bdc/rogers Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 10

A new wildfire named Assist/bdc/rogers has emerged in San Bernardino County, with unknown containment and cause as of December 10.

Wildfire season isn't over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger

Southern California's wildfire season extends into December, with elevated fire danger due to dry conditions and strong winds.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 9

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently burning on private land with an undetermined cause and containment status.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

Los Angeles Faces a Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather

California faces critical fire weather due to a powerful Santa Ana wind event, especially affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties this week.

Breaking: Assist/bdc/rogers Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 10

A new wildfire named Assist/bdc/rogers has emerged in San Bernardino County, with unknown containment and cause as of December 10.

Wildfire season isn't over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger

Southern California's wildfire season extends into December, with elevated fire danger due to dry conditions and strong winds.
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Fire danger continues into the weekend in Brooklyn; FDNY report over 230 brushfires in the last 2 weeks

Brooklyn faces significant fire danger as over 230 brushfires reported in two weeks, prompting a fire weather watch and a state-issued burn ban.

Red flag warning issued in several East Coast states for fire dangers

A red flag warning is in effect for several East Coast states due to warm, dry conditions elevating fire risks. This warning highlights severe drought impacts.

Fire danger continues into the weekend in Brooklyn; FDNY report over 230 brushfires in the last 2 weeks

Brooklyn faces significant fire danger as over 230 brushfires reported in two weeks, prompting a fire weather watch and a state-issued burn ban.

Red flag warning issued in several East Coast states for fire dangers

A red flag warning is in effect for several East Coast states due to warm, dry conditions elevating fire risks. This warning highlights severe drought impacts.
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Hundreds evacuated in California city after brush fire grows out of control

A fast-moving brush fire in Oakland damaged structures and led to evacuations, drawing significant emergency response efforts.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.

Hundreds evacuated in California city after brush fire grows out of control

A fast-moving brush fire in Oakland damaged structures and led to evacuations, drawing significant emergency response efforts.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.
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#pgampe

PG&E power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning could impact voting locations

PG&E warns 15,000 customers of possible power shutoffs due to dry and windy conditions, impacting areas during the upcoming election.

Planned PG&E power shutdown now targeting 20,000 customers

PG&E's power shutdown is a safety measure due to high fire danger from strong offshore winds.

PG&E power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning could impact voting locations

PG&E warns 15,000 customers of possible power shutoffs due to dry and windy conditions, impacting areas during the upcoming election.

Planned PG&E power shutdown now targeting 20,000 customers

PG&E's power shutdown is a safety measure due to high fire danger from strong offshore winds.
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Southern California's extreme heat might finally come to an end

A cooling trend in Southern California is expected, but excessive heat and fire danger conditions remain critical.

Cold Monday morning will give way to possible record warmth mid-week, meteorologists say

Boston may experience record-high temperatures this week, particularly on Election Day.

A hot start to October will greet the Bay Area, and some won't feel relief for a week

The Bay Area is experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures, reaching triple digits due to high pressure and offshore winds, with severe fire danger warnings.

Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Bay Area fire danger increases, and expected rain appears unlikely

A low-pressure system over the Bay Area has led to confirmed dangerous fire conditions instead of anticipated rain.

Mild temperatures expected in Bay Area with slight chance of rain mid-week

Temperatures this week are more spring-like than autumnal, with mild weather and minimal rain chances.

Southern California's extreme heat might finally come to an end

A cooling trend in Southern California is expected, but excessive heat and fire danger conditions remain critical.

Cold Monday morning will give way to possible record warmth mid-week, meteorologists say

Boston may experience record-high temperatures this week, particularly on Election Day.

A hot start to October will greet the Bay Area, and some won't feel relief for a week

The Bay Area is experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures, reaching triple digits due to high pressure and offshore winds, with severe fire danger warnings.

Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Bay Area fire danger increases, and expected rain appears unlikely

A low-pressure system over the Bay Area has led to confirmed dangerous fire conditions instead of anticipated rain.

Mild temperatures expected in Bay Area with slight chance of rain mid-week

Temperatures this week are more spring-like than autumnal, with mild weather and minimal rain chances.
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'Be vigilant': As rain heads for Bay Area, fire danger still a concern for firefighters

Firefighters caution that rain does not end fire season, with risks returning quickly after storms due to weather patterns.
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Major heat wave expected to broil much of California over Fourth of July week

Get ready for a major heat wave across California over Fourth of July week with triple-digit temperatures, posing risks of record-breaking heat and very high fire danger.

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.

Major heat wave expected to broil much of California over Fourth of July week

Get ready for a major heat wave across California over Fourth of July week with triple-digit temperatures, posing risks of record-breaking heat and very high fire danger.

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.
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Map: Where Southern California's three big wildfires are burning

Unusually hot weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Southern California, prompting evacuations and increased danger warnings from officials.

Heatwave, fireworks pose high fire danger during week of July 4 holiday, Bay Area firefighters say

Fire danger is high due to dry weather and lack of fog, leading to early wildfire outbreaks in Northern California.

Map: Where Southern California's three big wildfires are burning

Unusually hot weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Southern California, prompting evacuations and increased danger warnings from officials.

Heatwave, fireworks pose high fire danger during week of July 4 holiday, Bay Area firefighters say

Fire danger is high due to dry weather and lack of fog, leading to early wildfire outbreaks in Northern California.
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Just in time for the holidays: Strong Santa Ana winds forecast this weekend for Southern California

Southern California is bracing for strong, dry Santa Ana winds that could cause downed trees, power lines and increased fire danger.
A high wind warning will take effect for L.A. and Ventura counties with gusts up to 70 mph.

Cal Fire officials suspend burn permits east of Sacramento as wildfire danger increases

Cal Fire suspends burn permits in state-managed areas east of Sacramento due to high fire danger.

Good Morning, News: Red Flag Warning, Measles in MultCo, and Pangea-Era Dino Bones Found

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